When was the last time an American President made repeated personal attacks on a dead American hero or politician? I can’t think of any examples. Why do a large number of people calling themselves Republicans approve of this behavior? Everyone should be concerned when our institutions do not take a stand against abhorrent or criminal behavior. Our republic needs the stability provided by high expectations and accountability for the public behaviors of our leaders and citizens. We cannot allow decency to disappear from the public square, and we must hold those who attack it accountable.

When are you not qualified to be a member of the cabinet of the President of the United States of America? If you make an illegal deal not to prosecute a child rapist are you not qualified to serve the American people? Or does it not matter if you excuse the rape of dozens of American teenage girls? Do we have no standards of decency for the President of the United States or the people he puts in charge of our federal agencies? When do people who say they have morals become outraged? Is outrage by the people who say they have morals a thing of the past? The American people must speak loudly.

When the president stated that the legislative branch could not investigate him if they wanted to maintain prosperity and a functioning government (I paraphrase); he shared a frightening thought. Is the president above the law, or was he just being hyperbolic? There is never a dull day with him in office if you follow politics. I hope his mindset does not spread. We have a governor who one day apologized for being in a photograph with racist issues (klu klux klan person next to one in blackface), and the next day said it was not him. It is important for politicians to respect the voters and our constitutional system of government. As voters we must stay vigilant and demand that the truth is the cornerstone of our institutions and debates over policy.